Japanese Works of Art - 16th November 2023
Lot 790
A PAIR OF JAPANESE RYUKYU MOTHER OF PEARL-INLAID LACQUER DISHES
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000
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Description
A PAIR OF JAPANESE RYUKYU MOTHER OF PEARL-INLAID LACQUER DISHES
EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY
Both decorated with two large writhing dragons amongst clouds contesting a pearl of wisdom, the cavetti with alternating panels enclosing Buddhist emblems and diaper patterns with stars, each raised on a short foot, both 35cm. (2)
Provenance: from a Scottish private collection.